This team I've created is based on the unloved Mega-Sceptile. It's mega evolution brought Lightning Rod, which can definitely be used as an advantage in battle.
Sceptile @ Sceptilite
Ability: Overgrow / Lightning Rod
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Protect
Sceptile may be weak, but doesn't mean that it can't hit hard. Base 145 Special Attack and Speed is incredible for it, meaning it can do a ton of damage. Adding a Lightning Rod boost will make it into a definite sweeper. Giga Drain and Dragon Pulse are for STAB. I chose Giga Drain over Leaf Storm because the -2 in Leaf Storm makes Lightning Rod useless for me. Focus Blast for Steel types that may wall it, and Protect is mandatory.
Zapdos @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP / 144 SpA / 112 Spe
- Discharge
- Tailwind
- Hidden Power Ice
- Heat Wave
To take advantage of Lightning Rod on Sceptile, I needed a mon that could use Discharge, and Zapdos came to mind. Its Discharge and Tailwind support help the other mons be more dangerous and threatening to the opposition. Hidden Power Ice is coverage from pokemon that resist or are immune to Discharge, namely Landorus-T. Heat Wave is for extra coverage. The EVs in HP make sure that Zapdos can survive 3 Rock Slides from Landorus-T, whilst the rest is in Speed and Special Attack
Azumarill @ Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Protect
Azumarill is to take care of opposing Dragons that may threaten Sceptile. It's also part of the FWG core between itself, Sceptile and Talonflame. Play Rough hits for STAB, as does Waterfall. Aqua Jet is for priority for late-game. Protect is so that it can keep itself from getting damage from spread moves. The attacks, packed with the extra Life Orb boost, help Azumarill hit extremely hard, hence the full investment in Attack EVs. 164 Speed is to outpace Trick Room Tyranitar, and 92 HP is to make Azumarill all the more bulky.
Talonflame @ Leftovers
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Rounding off the FWG core is Talonflame. I had previously used Heatran, but thought that it was too similar to Landorus-T, and so replaced it with this. Talonflame creates a dual speed-control with Zapdos, which is always helpful. Priority helps with Trick Room teams as well, making sure I don't get completely obliterated by them. Brave Bird and Flare Blitz are mandatory STAB attacks that hit hard, and Protect is for longevity. An Adamant nature I prefer over Jolly so I hit harder, as I already have the priority.
Landorus-T @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-Turn
- Knock Off
I had never previously used Lando-T before, as I though it was too overused, but now I see why. A Choice Banded Adamant 252 Atk EV Landorus-T hits very hard. The EV spread is simple, with full investment in Attack and Speed. Earthquake is the spread STAB move, and coupled with Talonflame, Zapdos or my other teammates protecting, it can cause outrage on the field. Rock Slide is the other spread move, killing birds and Charizard Y. U-Turn is for escaping, leaving a mark, and Knock Off, helps for coverage and to remove the foes items.
Aegislash @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Stance Change
Nature: Quiet
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Wide Guard
I had previously got Gengar in the team, but after losing Heatran i needed a Fairy, check. Enter, Aegislash. Fairies cripple at the sight of this mon, and run into hiding. Aegis lash has some common weaknesses, but fear not, Weakness Policy will make it more strong. EVs are simple, and no IVs in Speed to counter Trick Room teams alongside Talonflame. King's Shield is obvious protection, and Wide Guard is to help against spread attacks. Shadow Ball and Flash Cannon are obvious STAB choices.
Any suggestions will be appreciated, as I am still kind of a noob in building teams.
Sceptile @ Sceptilite
Ability: Overgrow / Lightning Rod
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Protect
Sceptile may be weak, but doesn't mean that it can't hit hard. Base 145 Special Attack and Speed is incredible for it, meaning it can do a ton of damage. Adding a Lightning Rod boost will make it into a definite sweeper. Giga Drain and Dragon Pulse are for STAB. I chose Giga Drain over Leaf Storm because the -2 in Leaf Storm makes Lightning Rod useless for me. Focus Blast for Steel types that may wall it, and Protect is mandatory.
Zapdos @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP / 144 SpA / 112 Spe
- Discharge
- Tailwind
- Hidden Power Ice
- Heat Wave
To take advantage of Lightning Rod on Sceptile, I needed a mon that could use Discharge, and Zapdos came to mind. Its Discharge and Tailwind support help the other mons be more dangerous and threatening to the opposition. Hidden Power Ice is coverage from pokemon that resist or are immune to Discharge, namely Landorus-T. Heat Wave is for extra coverage. The EVs in HP make sure that Zapdos can survive 3 Rock Slides from Landorus-T, whilst the rest is in Speed and Special Attack
Azumarill @ Life Orb
Ability: Huge Power
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 92 HP / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
- Play Rough
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Protect
Azumarill is to take care of opposing Dragons that may threaten Sceptile. It's also part of the FWG core between itself, Sceptile and Talonflame. Play Rough hits for STAB, as does Waterfall. Aqua Jet is for priority for late-game. Protect is so that it can keep itself from getting damage from spread moves. The attacks, packed with the extra Life Orb boost, help Azumarill hit extremely hard, hence the full investment in Attack EVs. 164 Speed is to outpace Trick Room Tyranitar, and 92 HP is to make Azumarill all the more bulky.
Talonflame @ Leftovers
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Rounding off the FWG core is Talonflame. I had previously used Heatran, but thought that it was too similar to Landorus-T, and so replaced it with this. Talonflame creates a dual speed-control with Zapdos, which is always helpful. Priority helps with Trick Room teams as well, making sure I don't get completely obliterated by them. Brave Bird and Flare Blitz are mandatory STAB attacks that hit hard, and Protect is for longevity. An Adamant nature I prefer over Jolly so I hit harder, as I already have the priority.
Landorus-T @ Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-Turn
- Knock Off
I had never previously used Lando-T before, as I though it was too overused, but now I see why. A Choice Banded Adamant 252 Atk EV Landorus-T hits very hard. The EV spread is simple, with full investment in Attack and Speed. Earthquake is the spread STAB move, and coupled with Talonflame, Zapdos or my other teammates protecting, it can cause outrage on the field. Rock Slide is the other spread move, killing birds and Charizard Y. U-Turn is for escaping, leaving a mark, and Knock Off, helps for coverage and to remove the foes items.
Aegislash @ Weakness Policy
Ability: Stance Change
Nature: Quiet
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
- King's Shield
- Shadow Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Wide Guard
I had previously got Gengar in the team, but after losing Heatran i needed a Fairy, check. Enter, Aegislash. Fairies cripple at the sight of this mon, and run into hiding. Aegis lash has some common weaknesses, but fear not, Weakness Policy will make it more strong. EVs are simple, and no IVs in Speed to counter Trick Room teams alongside Talonflame. King's Shield is obvious protection, and Wide Guard is to help against spread attacks. Shadow Ball and Flash Cannon are obvious STAB choices.
Any suggestions will be appreciated, as I am still kind of a noob in building teams.
